The Strategic Business Solutions (SBS) Associate serves as an outsourced accountant for agriculture clients. They will work as a part of a team to provide a valuable client experience. They are tasked with handling the day-to-day accounting and finance functions for their clients.
- Acts as Outsourced Accounting Specialist and is responsible for the day-to-day accounting needs for clients, acting as their accounting department
- Provide financial analysis in an effort to make recommendations to streamline the accounting and finance operations of clients
- Prepares reports and other documents as requested, including financial statements, tax forms, sales tax reports, and others as requested
- Is a key point of contact for the client on day to day accounting matters
- Supports other outsourced accountants and their clients
- Works as part of a team to provide accounting services for clients
- Reconciles the client bank statements
- Calculates month end journal entries and balances GL accounts to support the CAS Controller
- Utilized cloud-based technology
- Uses excellent judgment and analysis to make recommendations to streamline the accounting and finance operations of clients
- Supports other outsourced accountants and their clients
- Seeks out opportunities to improve the client relationship and cross sell other BMA services
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business required, a Bachelors in Accounting preferredKnowledge and experience working in agriculture businessLicensed CPA or CMA license or working towards obtainingUnderstanding of GAAP guidelinesStrong technology skillsAbility to work on multiple projects and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate clearly in writing and verballyTeam playerAbility to think innovativelyBenefits
Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; an employer funded profit-sharing plan with a 401(k) option (upon meeting eligibility requirements), group term life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a flexible time off and paid leave program.